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Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Business
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Boeing secures $2.8bn contract as part of US satellite programme
US aerospace giant Boeing has been awarded a $2.8-billion contract to develop satellites for a United States Space Force programme, the company and the US government announced on Thursday. The initial agreement covers two satellites, with options for two additional units in the future, the company said in a statement. The satellites "will support Initial Operational Capability for strategic warfighters and assure continuity of the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications mission execution," the Space Systems Command said in a statement. The company is expected to deliver the first of the two space vehicles by 2031. When deployed in geostationary orbit approximately 35,700 kilometres above Earth, the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) will provide persistent global coverage for strategic warfighters, it added. "It's a critical time to advance US space capabilities to ensure peace through strength," said US Space Force's Cordell DeLaPena. "The strategic communication mission requires protection, power and always-available capability, even through adversary attempts to interrupt our connectivity. These satellites will provide connectivity from space as part of a refreshed NC3 architecture for our nation."
Zawya
04-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Boeing secures $2.8bln US satellite contract
Boeing Co said on Thursday it had secured a $2.8 billion U.S. contract to develop and produce two satellites with options for two more. The Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) program will deliver space-based nuclear, command, control, and communications for the U.S. president and joint strategic global forces. Boeing is set to deliver the first of two space vehicles by 2031. When deployed in geostationary orbit, the ESS will provide persistent coverage to strategic warfighters worldwide. (Reporting by Nathan Gomes in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
Reuters
03-07-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Boeing secures $2.8 billion US satellite contract
July 3 (Reuters) - Boeing Co (BA.N), opens new tab said on Thursday it had secured a $2.8 billion U.S. contract to develop and produce two satellites with options for two more. The Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) program will deliver space-based nuclear, command, control, and communications for the U.S. president and joint strategic global forces. Boeing is set to deliver the first of two space vehicles by 2031. When deployed in geostationary orbit, the ESS will provide persistent coverage to strategic warfighters worldwide.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
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Boeing secures $2.8 billion US satellite contract
(Reuters) -Boeing Co said on Thursday it had secured a $2.8 billion U.S. contract to develop and produce two satellites with options for two more. The Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) program will deliver space-based nuclear, command, control, and communications for the U.S. president and joint strategic global forces. Boeing is set to deliver the first of two space vehicles by 2031. When deployed in geostationary orbit, the ESS will provide persistent coverage to strategic warfighters worldwide. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
SpaceX launches European weather satellite from Florida
The Brief SpaceX launched the MTG-S1 mission Tuesday evening from Kennedy Space Center, carrying a European weather satellite into geostationary orbit. The satellite, part of the Meteosat Third Generation program, will enhance weather forecasting and monitor air quality across Europe and northern Africa. The mission is a joint effort between EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, with the Falcon 9 booster targeting a landing on the 'Just Read the Instructions' droneship. ORLANDO, Fla. - SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket Tuesday evening carrying a European weather satellite into orbit. Liftoff was at 5:04 p.m. ET from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. Following stage separation, the Falcon 9 booster landed on the 'Just Read the Instructions' droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. What we know The Meteosat Third Generation Sounder mission, known as MTG-S1, is a European satellite project designed to enhance weather monitoring and air quality assessment across Europe and northern Africa. As part of the larger Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) program, it carries the Sentinel-4 instrument, which is dedicated to tracking atmospheric pollution. The satellite aims to improve forecasting of severe weather events and provide detailed data on air quality conditions. The satellite will be placed in geostationary orbit, roughly 36,000 km above the equator. The mission is a collaboration between the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) and the European Space Agency (ESA). SpaceX's Falcon 9 first stage booster supported the mission. This launch marked the ninth flight for the Falcon 9 first-stage booster, which previously supported Crew-9, RRT-1, Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1, FRAM2, SXM-10, and three Starlink missions. The Source The information in this article comes from SpaceX, the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) and the European Space Agency (ESA).
